Purpose: Evolution is the metamorphous of a
species over generations of passing stronger traits to the young. It is
said to be among the strongest forces in all of nature. This week Scientific
AmeriKen will view various outcomes of evolution in spiders, and put their
traits of survival to the test in the arena of spiders.

Hypothesis: Many variables are at work as the
bases of evolution. Different spiders have different attributes, which
must be accounted for. However, based on the Daddy Long leg's height advantage,
and theoretically the strongest venom, it is the hypothesis of this experiment
that this spider will be the lone survivor.

Equipment: Needed for this experiment is one
large glass jar, 4 smaller cups for housing spiders, a net or some
other method for safely catching spiders, 4 or more spiders. Thick gloves
optional.

Procedure: The first step is to safely
find and capture spiders. This was accomplished in this experiment by catching
spiders in cups, then placing aluminum foil over the cup. Poking holes
in the top will ensure the spider doesn't run out of air. Once specimens
are captures, open large glass jar, and being placing spiders in jar. Seal
the top of the jar and observe. Note: agitating the jar may be required
to bolster action.

Results:

Above: the spiders which entered the Arena

Spider which entered

Initial Response

Final result

Daddy Long Leg Spider

Attempted to climb wall of Jar

Died of Suffocation- first to appear dead.

Unknown Garage Spider

Attempt to climb wall of Jar

Died of Suffocation- 4th to appear dead

Black Widow

Attempt to climb wall of Jar

Died of Suffocation- 3rd to appear dead

Unknown Grass Spider

Fell onto black widow, then ran toward side of jar - stayed there

Died of Suffocation (possibly Poisoned?) 2nd to appear dead

Conclusion: Going on face value, it is
apparent that the rather large unknown garage spider was the strongest
spider equipped by evolution in this situation. Though it was unclear whether
spiders were dead or just lying in the corners of the jar. The only contact
between spiders occurred between the grass spider and black widow though
it was unclear whether any venom was exchanged between the two. Though
further experimentation may include poking holes in the top of the jar,
this experiment does go as far as to prove the importance of oxygen, (and
conversely the fraility of natures strongest force - evolution)